Volkswagen Caddy: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 5.9% of Volkswagen Caddy MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8,832 | 12.0% |
| 2005 | 14,224 | 11.8% |
| 2006 | 20,974 | 10.4% |
| 2007 | 31,266 | 8.7% |
| 2008 | 36,770 | 7.6% |
| 2009 | 44,993 | 7.1% |
| 2010 | 60,659 | 8.2% |
| 2018 | 61,669 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 22,765 | 3.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.